What to Do with Orchid Roots Outside the Pot As a Phalaenopsis orchid owner, you might notice that over time, your orchid’s roots can start growing outside the pot. This is completely normal and happens because Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytes, meaning they naturally grow on trees in the wild, where their roots are exposed to […]
Can I cut my orchids roots?
The first time I unpotted an orchid, I was quite taken aback by how different the roots looked like compared to the roots of ‘normal’ houseplants. Because most orchids are ‘air plants’, plants that grow on trees, etc., that’s what their roots are; different. Therefore, they have their own needs and behavior. I will cover […]